Midvale in Washington County, Idaho — The American West (Mountains)
An Early Industry
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, May 4, 2018
1. An Early Industry Marker
At the top of this hill 3 to 5000 years ago, Prehistoric men had a rock quarry where they made a variety of stone tools.
Projectiles, knives, and scrapers were among the tools made by these people who camped at the foot of the hill. These nomads hunted dear and other game, collected plant foods, and fished in the river here. They had spears and spear throwers for hunting and fishing, and motors and pestles for grinding roots and berries. Archaeologists have not yet determined when this industry shut down.
Erected by Idaho Department of Transportation. (Marker Number 293.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Anthropology & Archaeology • Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Idaho State Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 3000 BCE.
Location. 44° 26.742′ N, 116° 48.006′ W. Marker is in Midvale, Idaho, in Washington County. It is on U.S. 95 near Sage Creek Road, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Midvale ID 83645, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is on Idaho’s Snake River Plain. It is also in the American Mountain West. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere.
Other nearby markers. At least 3 other markers are within 16 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies
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More about this marker. This marker is located at the Midvale Hill Rest Area, south of Midvale.
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, May 4, 2018
2. An Early Industry Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on December 29, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 27, 2018, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 772 times since then and 67 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 27, 2018, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.
